Its not. In the state of Florida there is battery which is a misd. and aggravated battery which is a felony
Aggravated Battery is generally a low class felony, high class misdemeanor. In most states it's a First Degree Misdemeanor.
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Depending on the circumstances and previous convictions, battery can be both a misdemeanor and a felony. Battery on a Police Officer is most always a felony. Simple Battery, is generally a high grade misdemeanor. If you've been convicted of battery once before, it could be upgraded to a low class felony. Check your states' statues regarding Battery or Assault (though they are technically different, some states fade the meaning).
Sexual battery is considered a Class E Felony in the state of Tennessee. A Class E Felony carries a penalty of no less than 1 year but no more than 6 years in prison and a fine of no more than $3000.
No such class. Virginia numbers felony classes.
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A 1st class felony is the more serious; in some states it is known as a "Class A" felony.
In Illinois a person is assaulted when he is put in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. A Battery is when someone causes bodily harm or makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature. So, if you were to swing at the police officer and miss, you'd be charged with assault. If you made contact, you'd be charged with battery. Assault is a class 4 felony punishable by 1-3 years in prison and/or a $25k fine. Battery is a class 2 felony and is punishable by 3-7 years in prison and/or a $25k fine.
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In most US states the first offence is a class A misdemeanor but subsequent offenses including ignoring the courts orders can bring the charge into felony status and big time jail terms. This is not the case in all states. Some class violent domestic abuse as a felony and charge as such in every instance. See related links below